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Headlines: Fishing regulation amendment considered, can downtown reckless driving be curbed, and Lake County jail admin duties reassigned
Montana FWP looks to amend fishing regulations for 2027, Kalispell coalition and cruisers seek to curb reckless dr…
Headlines: Wolves in the crosshairs, veto overridden and Bigfork bridge rebuild begins
Montana’s wolf population is back in the spotlight as officials propose looser hunting and trapping rules — sparking debate across the state.
Federal cuts spell stormy weather for Montana solar industry
The Trump administration’s efforts to boost domestic energy production is shading out market opportunities for some home and business-owners in Northwest Monta…
Conservation groups sue to stop logging project near Whitefish
Four conservation groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court accusing the United States Forest Service and in particular, Flathead National Forest, of ignori…
Suspected outboard motor thief pleads not guilty to felony counts
A man convicted in a shoplifting case last year is back in Flathead County District Court, accused of stealing an outboard motor from an Evergreen boat dealer in June.
Standoff suspect sentenced to federal prison for aiming gun with laser sight at a Two Bear Air helicopter
A man accused of aiming his rifle at a helicopter during a standoff with authorities near Columbia Falls last year earned eight months behind bars in federal c…
MSU leads multi-state effort to train nurses on educating students
The Montana Office for Rural Health and Area Health Education Center, which is housed in the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing at MSU, received the grant…
Kalispell woman sentenced for fatal crash on Polson bridge
A Kalispell woman who admitted to causing a fatal head-on crash on the Polson bridge was committed in District Court in Polson on July 17 to the Montana Department of Corrections for 10 years with seven years suspe…
Ivan O’Neil, founder of WBC and consummate hiker, dies at 96
Noted Flathead Valley businessman Ivan O’Neil, who founded Western Building Centers, died July 15. He was 96.
Dog rescue shelter marks a year in Mineral County
When Robert Harris moved from Southern California to Superior last year, he brought some pups that were already in the care of the dog rescue group Rescuing Cu…
Kalispell City Council considers transferring Central School building to museum
Kalispell City Council is mulling over the Northwest Montana History Museum’s request to acquire the Central School building.
New felony charge for Libby man accused in toddler's death
According to the charging document, Moore, on May 27, knowingly caused or permitted a child to inhale, be exposed to, have contact with or ingest methamphetami…
Suspect in Willow Drive standoff pleads not guilty to multiple charges
Prosecutors brought Lasaundra Sue Villalobos Konshur, 43, up on a felony count of criminal endangerment and a misdemeanor charge of partner or family member assault following the July 6 confrontation. She pleaded n…
Historic Kalispell brewery to star in home renovation series
A historic red brick building near downtown Kalispell is poised to get its star turn in an upcoming home renovation series.
Business owner unafraid to jump into next challenge
By way of explaining her approach as an entrepreneur, Mireille Bierens recalls what an employer once told her.
Kalispell City Council may rename Kidsports in honor of one of its founders
Kalispell City Council may rename the Kidsports Complex to honor Dan Johns, a key figure in the athletic facility’s creation.